Registered Nurse Medical

ARPHEL A. DELACRUZ, R.N., B.S.N., P.H.N.

***** ********* ****, *********, ** 95014

408-***-**** *************@*****.***

As a Registered Nurse with years of experience, my main objective is to continue to provide quality care

to patients and being able to deal with the challenges that it presents itself. I am open to new experience and it is

a reward to be able to function in any setting because of my foundation rooted in my education and experience.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

*Seven years of experience in a long term care facility.

*Five years of experience in a correctional facility for the juvenile.

*Four years of experience in outpatient clinics.

*Nine years of experience in acute care facilities.

*Highly conscientious, efficient, flexible, and self-motivated.

*Able to work well independently as well as an effective team member.

*Knowledgeable in medical Spanish, basic computer skills and programs used in VA such as BCMA, CPRS,

Vista, and Outlook.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

9/14-PRESENT United Health Care Staffing San Jose, CA

(Nursing Registry Agency)

Independent Contractor RN

*Administer influenza vaccine in different companies in the Bay Area as a flu clinic RN; interprets and

counsels clients about lab. results during wellness/screening event in a corporate setting.

3/14-PRESENT Nurse Registry Palo Alto, CA

(Temporary Agency)

Independent Contractor RN

*Provided nursing care duties to psychiatric patients on 5150. 5250 and voluntary status in one of the south

bay’s county’s 16 bed capacity, Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) on night shift as the only license nurse

working with three mental health specialists. With no access to the computer system, check MARs for the

following day; do 24 hour checks on each chart and charting; pass routine and as needed medication; monitor

patient’s responds and side-effect from psychotropic and other medications; do blood sugar check via finger

stick; call MD for immediate concerns and follow-up as needed. Provided nursing care to Assisted Living

Facilities in the peninsula by preparing and passing medications; check blood sugar via finger stick; assess

clients as needed and follow-up accordingly. Provided nursing care on a one to one basis with a private client.

12/06-1/9/14 San Francisco VA Medical Center San Francisco, CA

Community Living Center (Nursing Home Care Unit)

Staff RN II

*Provided nursing care to America’s veterans ranging from long-term and short-term care (rehabilitation,

respite, hospice, SNF, sub-acute) with diverse medical and mental health problems. Do physical examination;

take VS, O2 saturation, height and weight; administer medications; start and monitor peripheral IV; monitor

central lines (midline, PICC, port-a-cath.); dressing change from simple to complex (ostomy and wound vac.);

POCT procedures from phlebotomy and specimen collection (blood, urine, stool, nasal, throat, sputum and

wound); tracheostomy care; enteral tube feeding; continuous and intermittent bladder catheterization; charge

nurse duties as needed (transcribe orders, delegate CNAs, LVNs, & other staff RNs, assist in non-urgent and

urgent events); work with other healthcare staff (social worker, PT, OT, dietitian, MDs) to provide optimal care;

initiate and update nursing care plans; assess, monitor, and intervene when new patient condition arises; assist in

training and educating new nursing staff; part of the interview panel for prospective nursing employees when

requested by the nurse manager. Provided in-service on nursing documentation using power point program.

9/01-11/06 San Mateo County Youth Services Center San Mateo, CA

(Youth Correctional Facility Medical Clinic) – Staff RN II

*Provided treatment to the incarcerated minors at the maximum security jail, main hall and at the minimum

security facility, Camp Glenwood Boys Camp. In conjunction with the probation staff, administer medications;

provide urgent, non-urgent care and follow-up as needed (answer medical request forms {MRFs} and

probation’s staff medical requests); schedule clinic appointment; do physical examination; screen for

tuberculosis, immunizations, STDs, audiometer, and refractive error; simple lab procedures according to POCT

procedures; HIV certified counselor; assist and transcribe orders from the NP, MD, and dentist; order stock

medicines and medical supplies; knowledge of Title XV and Title XVIII.

8/99-8/01 San Mateo Medical Center San Mateo, CA

Immunization Clinic Nurse – Staff RN II

*Provided immunizations to pediatric and adult patients. Direct contact to San Mateo County Public Health to

provide immunoglobulin, immunization, TB skin test, and referral for chest X-ray. Prepare report on monthly

immunizations for the pediatric patients and weekly Confidential Morbidity Report (CMR) on positive TB skin

test. Member of Immunization Access and Planning Committee. In-service provided to the clinic staff on TB

Update 2001. Covered Pediatric and TB clinics as needed.

1/98-8/99 San Mateo Medical Center San Mateo, CA

Pediatric Clinic – Staff RN II

*Provided nursing care in the Pediatric clinic such as phone and walk-in triage; procedures and treatments;

immunizations; TB skin test; teachings; station nurse supervising LVNs and medical assistants; member of the

Education Committee; contributor and co-editor of the clinic’s monthly health newsletter; collaborated with the

pediatric charge nurse on competency test and orientation schedule for the new nursing staff; provide in-service

to the Specialty Clinic on Nursing Considerations On The Care Of The Pediatric Patients to comply with age-

specific nursing core; assist and transcribe orders from the MD, NP, and dentist.

8/97-12/97 San Mateo Medical Center San Mateo, CA

Outpatient Clinic – Float Pool Staff RN II

*Provided outpatient nursing care and duties in Medical, Pediatric, Surgical, Community Service, and part of

Specialty (Dermatology, Urology) clinics. Room-in patients; take VS, weight, and height; assist and transcribe

orders from the MD and NP.

7/96- 7/97 Nurse Providers, Inc. Daly City, CA

Nursing Registry RN II

*Provided professional nursing care at various acute, sub-acute, short stay unit, and outpatient clinics in the Bay

Area. Skills included and not limited to IV maintenance, tracheostomy care, enteral tube feeding, dressing

change, skin care, NG suction, chest tube, urinary catheter, prepare patients for any diagnostic procedures and

assist MDs for any procedures.

2/88-8/95 Washington Hospital Health Care System Fremont, CA

Medical – Surgical Staff RN II

*As a new graduate RN, started working in the surgical ward for a year, then to ortho/neuro/oncology ward for

five years, and eventually as a float pool RN. Floated to telemetry, medical-surgical, psychiatric, pediatric, and

birthing center (post-partum patients only) as needed. Skills including IV, chest tube, tracheostomy, enteral tube

feedings, NG tube insertion and maintenance; wound care,tractions, CPM device, administer medications;

chemotherapy certified for a year; teachings, and assist MDs with procedures such as lumbar puncture and

central line insertion. Identify wide range of complex patient care problems, implemented nursing interventions,

and evaluated results; member of the Clinical Practice Council Committee; participated in QA committee;

preceptor for the RN students and new staff RNs; directed and supervised LVNs and Nursing Assistants when

working as a team; relief charge RN as needed in surgical ward.

9/87-2/88 Nurse Providers, Inc. Daly City, CA

Nursing Registry RN

*Provided RN care and simple respiratory treatments in inpatient settings throughout the Bay Area. Skilled in

IV maintenance, tracheostomy care, NG tube, dressing change, enteral tube feeding, surgical tube maintenance,

urinary catheter, and knowledge of nursing process.

5/87-9/87 Nurse Providers, Inc. Daly City, CA

Nursing Registry Nursing Assistant

*Provided assistance to RNs and LVNs. Carry out nursing assistants duties in acute, SNF, and long-term care

facilities such as taking VS, height, weight; provide and assist with hygiene care (brushing teeth, skin care,

changing incontinent briefs) changing clothes, ambulation and feeding; monitor intake and output; report any

changes on patient conditions to RNs.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma Lowell High School San Francisco, CA

Associate in Arts City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES

1987 – PRESENT Registered Nurse – CA Dept. of Consumer Affairs, BRN

1988 – PRESENT Public Health Nurse – CA Dept. of Health Services

1987 – PRESENT Basic Life Support – American Heart Association

2003 – 2005 HIV Certified Counselor – CA Dept. of Health Services

1991 – 1996 Medical – Surgical Nurse Certified – ANCC

1988 – 1989 Chemotherapy – Washington Hospital

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